EP2414236B1 - Dispositif de fixation avec un manchon adaptable - Google Patents

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EP2414236B1
EP2414236B1 EP10712858.9A EP10712858A EP2414236B1 EP 2414236 B1 EP2414236 B1 EP 2414236B1 EP 10712858 A EP10712858 A EP 10712858A EP 2414236 B1 EP2414236 B1 EP 2414236B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B39/00—Locking of screws, bolts or nuts
    • F16B39/01—Locking of screws, bolts or nuts specially adapted to prevent loosening at extreme temperatures
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B19/00—Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets
    • F16B19/02—Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D45/00—Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
    • B64D45/02—Lightning protectors; Static dischargers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B4/00—Shrinkage connections, e.g. assembled with the parts at different temperature; Force fits; Non-releasable friction-grip fastenings
    • F16B4/004—Press fits, force fits, interference fits, i.e. fits without heat or chemical treatment

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  • the present invention relates to interference fasteners and methods of installing such.
  • the document EP 1 903 221 A2 relates to a fastener adapted to pass through aligned holes through workpieces.
  • the conventional fastener includes a pin member having a transition portion wherein the diameter of the transition portion decreases radially as it extends from the smooth cylindrical shank portion to the threaded portion.
  • the fastener may also comprise a sleeve member and a clamping means.
  • the clamping means includes a collar, a nut, or any other possible clamping means.
  • the document US 3 953 906 A relates to a fastener assembly which is used to secure a plurality of plates, or other structural members, together in an interference fit between the fastener and the plates to impart a residual hoop stress within the structural members and around the hole through which the fastener extends so as to obviate fatigue failure in the structural members in the vicinity of the hole.
  • the conventional fastener assembly comprises the combination of a flared sleeve of relatively soft material, and a tapered mandrel of relatively hard material.
  • the mandrel is first driven into the sleeve at the factory in a preliminary interference fit with the sleeve, and the sleeve is then finish ground to the final tolerances, so that each mandrel and sleeve becomes a matched pair.
  • the mandrel is then driven further into the sleeve causing the sleeve to expand radially outwardly to assume a final diameter greater than the original diameter of the hole.
  • the document EP 0 468 563 A1 relates to a method of installing a grommet within an opening in a wall of composite material.
  • An opening is formed in a wall of composite material.
  • a countersink is formed at one end of the opening.
  • a grommet is placed into the opening.
  • a split sleeve is placed on the small diameter portion of a mandrel which is attached to a power puller.
  • the mandrel with the split sleeve is placed through the opening and a grommet.
  • the power puller is then operated to pull the mandrel back through the opening and the grommet thereby expanding the split sleeve which in turn provides for the radial expansion of the grommet.
  • the mandrel has been pulled all the way through the split sleeve both it and the split sleeve are removed from the grommet.
  • the document US 4 048 898 A relates to a fastener comprising a sleeve, a headed shaft and a nut.
  • the shaft and sleeve as a subassembly is inserted in a hole in a stack-up of sheets, the nut is applied to the shaft and the shaft is drawn forceably into the passageway to expand the sleeve laterally into anchored engagement with the wall of the hole.
  • interference fasteners are in intimate contact with a structure in which they are placed. In some applications, it is desirable to have the presence of a minimal number of and/or small-sized spaces or voids, or the absence of spaces and voids altogether, between the fastener and the structure.
  • numerous interference fasteners and accompanying sleeves are used on a single aircraft.
  • a lightning strike on the aircraft if a fastener/sleeve is not in intimate contact with a sidewall of a hole in the structure in which the fastener/sleeve is inserted, the instantaneous heat energy caused by the lightning ionizes the air in the voids between the fastener/sleeve and the sidewall, and creates arc plasma that blows out in the form of a spark. This is a very dangerous condition to have for an aircraft, especially if sparking occurs near a fuel tank.
  • these voids may be created during a process of drilling fastener holes in the composite material. Individual carbon fibers fracture at irregular angles and form microscopic voids between a fastener/sleeve and the hole. As the cutting tool wears down over time, there is an increase of surface chipping in the structure, which leads to an increase in the amount of uncut fibers or resin and delamination -- also know as machining-induced micro texture.
  • the current density tends to be higher around the metallic fasteners, which are commonly used to attach the various elements of the structure. These currents may create detrimental ignition sources by attaching to a fastener and flowing through the fastener to some point within the structure, which is disposed to arcing. In order to avoid this condition, the current must dissipate through the carbon fibers perpendicular to the fastener hole. As described above, if the fastener is not in intimate contact with side walls of the hole, the instantaneous heat energy ionizes the air in the voids and creates arc plasma that blows out in the form of a spark.
  • electrically conductive coatings are used for a variety of applications, such as charge dissipation and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding.
  • EMI/RFI radio frequency interference
  • the amount of direct current conductivity required is dependent upon the specific application. Electric charge buildup by dielectric substrates, such as fiberglass structures in frictional contact with other materials, can result in very large static voltages that may result in dangerous discharge sparks.
  • the amount of surface resistivity required to effectively bleed off this charge and prevent sparking is usually rather low, 10 6 to 10 9 ⁇ /cm 2 .
  • a sleeve interference fastener adapted to be installed in a hole of a composite structure comprises: a.) a conformable sleeve having a head at one end and a tubular portion, wherein the tubular portion has an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein the outer diameter of the tubular portion is less than an inner diameter of the hole of the composite structure, and wherein the conformable sleeve is comprised of at least one first material having a hardness of X; b.) a pin member, wherein the pin member has at least a pin head at one end, a locking portion at an opposite end of the pin head, and a shank portion therein between, wherein the shank portion, located below the pin head, has a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular portion of the conformable sleeve, and wherein the pin member is comprised of at least one second material having a hardness of Y; c.) wherein X is sufficiently less than Y so that, in an
  • a sleeve interference fastener adapted to be installed in a hole of a composite structure comprising: a.) a conformable sleeve having a head at one end and a tubular portion, wherein the tubular portion is comprised of an inner base layer and an outer coating layer, wherein the tubular portion has an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein the outer diameter of the tubular portion is less than an inner diameter of the hole of the composite structure, wherein the inner base layer is comprised of at least one first material having a hardness of X, and wherein the outer coating layer is comprised of at least one second material having a hardness of Y; b.) a pin member, wherein the pin member has at least a pin head at one end, a locking portion at an opposite end of the pin head, and a shank portion therein between, wherein the shank portion, located below the pin head, has a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular portion of the conformable sleeve, and where
  • the outer layer of the conforming sleeve is a fixed solid coating.
  • the permanently fixed solid coating is comprised of at least one of i) at least one organic material and at least one conductive filler material, and ii) a metal material.
  • the metal material has at least one of Ag, Al, Au, and Ni.
  • the sleeve interference fastener of the present invention has a hardness of X that is less than 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • an inner surface of the hole has a sealant when the fastener is in the installed position.
  • At least one first material of the conforming sleeve expunges an excess of the sealant entrapped in the inner surface of the hole.
  • the conformable sleeve in the installed position, is sufficiently designed to avoid a sparking at the interface.
  • the fastener has the lubricant on at least one of: i) an inner surface of the tubular portion, and ii) the shank portion of the pin member.
  • a lubricant is comprised of a conductive solid film material.
  • the conductive solid film material comprises carbon nano-tubes at a concentration between 0.05 to 30 percent of its weight.
  • the lubricant is sufficiently designed to at least perform one of: i) dissolving a foreign particle; ii) transporting a foreign particle; and iii) distributing heat.
  • a sleeved fastener that includes a core pin and a conformable sleeve.
  • the sleeve is designed to conform to the machine-induced micro texture inherent in fastener holes drilled in material, for example a composite material. This allows the sleeve to excavate excess entrapped sealant during installation of the fastener, while bringing the sleeve in intimate contact with the structure.
  • the conforming sleeve can be achieved in a variety of ways, some being more suitable for particular structures.
  • a sleeve interference fastener adapted to be installed in a hole of a composite structure comprises: a.) a conformable sleeve having a head at one end and a tubular portion, wherein the tubular portion has an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein the outer diameter of the tubular portion is less than an inner diameter of the hole of the composite structure, and wherein the conformable sleeve is comprised of at least one first material having a hardness of X; b.) a pin member, wherein the pin member has at least a pin head at one end, a locking portion at an opposite end of the pin head, and a shank portion therein between, wherein the shank portion, located below the pin head, has a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular portion of the conformable sleeve, and wherein the pin member is comprised of at least one second material having a hardness of Y; c.) wherein X is sufficiently less than Y so that, in an
  • a composition of the conformable sleeve material has a hardness of X that is about or less than 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale (or 25 HRC on Rockwell C scale). In one embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve material has a hardness of X that is about or less than 90 HRB on Rockwell B scale (or 9 HRC on Rockwell C scale.) In one embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve material has a hardness of X that is approximately between values of 35 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • a composition of the conformable sleeve material has a hardness of X that is about or less than 80 HRB on Rockwell B scale (or 0 HRC on Rockwell C scale). In one embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve material has a hardness of X that is about or less than 70 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve material has a hardness of X that is approximately between values of 35 and 80 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve material has a hardness of X that is approximately between values of 50 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve material has a hardness of X that is approximately between values of 60 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that is about or more than 30 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that is about or more than 40 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 25 and 60 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that is about or more than 50 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that is about or less than 70 HRC on Rockwell C scale.
  • a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 40 and 70 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 30 and 50 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that may be about or less than 25 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale) but is still sufficiently higher than a hardness of X of a composition of the conformable sleeve material to preserve the pin's ability to force the sleeve to expand and create an interference fit with a hole during an installation.
  • a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that may be RC35 on Rockwell C scale or higher and a hardness of X of a composition of the conformable sleeve material is about 25 HRC on Rockwell C scale or less.
  • a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that may be higher than a hardness of X of a composition of the conformable sleeve material by about 5 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or 5 HRB on Rockwell B Scale). In some embodiments, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that may be higher than a hardness of X of a composition of the conformable sleeve material by about 10 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or 10 HRB on Rockwell B Scale).
  • a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that may be higher than a hardness of X of a composition of the conformable sleeve material by about 20 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or 20 HRB on Rockwell B Scale). In some embodiments, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Y that may be higher than a hardness of X of a composition of the conformable sleeve material by about 1-40 HRC on Rockwell C scale or by about 1-40HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • the material of the conformable sleeve deforms to fill voids between the sleeve and the structure as the sleeve conforms to a contour of the hole of the structure.
  • the conforming sleeve is made from various nickel alloys or materials having similar physical characteristics.
  • the conforming sleeve is made from A286 stainless steel alloy, having a hardness of 85 HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • a composition of the conformable sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 20% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard).
  • a composition of the conformable sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 30% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard).
  • a composition of the conformable sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 50% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). In an embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 70% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). In an embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 90% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). In an embodiment, a composition of the conformable sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 100% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard).
  • a core pin which has a larger diameter than the internal diameter of the conforming sleeve, is moved through the conformable sleeve that results in the sleeve deforming and that the outside diameter of the sleeve conforms into the small voids that are created during drilling of the composite.
  • the pin may be made of Ti-6Al-4V alloy or materials having similar physical characteristics.
  • the conformable sleeve In an application that includes a sealant which is applied to an inner surface of a hole prior to the installation, as the conformable sleeve deforms into voids, it displaces the entrapped sealant. Thus, the conformable sleeve excavates excess entrapped sealant during installation of the fastener, while bringing the sleeve in intimate electrical contact with the composite structure.
  • the term "sealant" identifies viscous materials whose hardness values are sufficiently lower than the values of X of the sleeve material so that the conformable sleeve material is able to displace the sealant from voids in the surface of the hole during an installation of the fastener.
  • the sealant consists of a non-metallic composition.
  • a sleeve interference fastener adapted to be installed in a hole of a composite structure comprising: a.) a conformable sleeve having a head at one end and a tubular portion, wherein the tubular portion is comprised of an inner base layer and an outer coating layer, wherein the tubular portion has an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein the outer diameter of the tubular portion is less than an inner diameter of the hole of the composite structure, wherein the inner base layer is comprised of at least one first material having a hardness of X, and wherein the outer coating layer is comprised of at least one second material having a hardness of Y; b.) a pin member, wherein the pin member has at least a pin head at one end, a locking portion at an opposite end of the pin head, and a shank portion therein between, wherein the shank portion, located below the pin head, has a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular portion of the conformable sleeve, and wherein
  • a coating is a covering that is applied to an object, usually with the aim of improving surface properties of a base material, usually referred to as a substrate.
  • Such surface properties may include, amongst others, appearance, adhesion, wetability, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and scratch.
  • the coatings may be applied as liquids, gases or solids.
  • the outer coating layer remains sufficiently attached to the inner base layer of the sleeve during installation of the conforming fastener into a hole in a workpiece, made for example of a composite material.
  • the inner base layer would possess high hardness properties and low malleability or ductility properties.
  • the inner base layer may be made of stainless steel or materials having similar hardness properties.
  • the outer coating layer possesses low hardness properties and high malleability or ductility.
  • a composition of the inner base layer of the sleeve has a hardness of X that is about or higher than 25 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the inner base layer of the sleeve has a hardness of X that is about or more than 30 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the inner base layer of the sleeve has a hardness of X that is approximately between values of 25 and 50 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the inner base layer of the sleeve has a hardness of X that is about or more than 40 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the inner base layer of the sleeve has a hardness of X that is about or less than 60 HRC on Rockwell C scale.
  • a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is about or less than 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale (or about 25 HRC on Rockwell C scale). In one embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is about or less than 90 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 35 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is about or less than 80 HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is about or less than 70 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 35 and 80 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 50 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 60 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that is about or more than 25 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that is about or more than 40 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that is approximately between values of 23 and 80 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that is about or more than 50 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that is about or less than 70 HRC on Rockwell C scale.
  • a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that is approximately between values of 40 and 70 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that is approximately between values of 30 and 70 HRC on Rockwell C scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that is approximately between values of 25 and 60 HRC on Rockwell C scale.
  • a composition of the pin material has a hardness of Z that may be about or less than 25 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or about 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale) but is still the same or sufficiently higher than a hardness of X of a composition of the inner base layer of the sleeve to preserve the pin's ability to force the sleeve to expand and create an interference fit with a hole during an installation.
  • a hardness Z of a composition of the pin material and/or a hardness X of a composition of the inner base layer are higher than a hardness of Y of a composition of the outer coating layer by about 5 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or 5HRB on Rockwell B Scale). In some embodiments, a hardness Z of a composition of the pin material and/or a hardness X of a composition of the inner base layer are higher than a hardness of Y of a composition of the outer coating layer by about 10 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or 10 HRB on Rockwell B Scale).
  • a hardness Z of a composition of the pin material and/or a hardness X of a composition of the inner base layer are higher than a hardness of Y of a composition of the outer coating layer by about 20 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or 20HRB on Rockwell B Scale). In some embodiments, a hardness Z of a composition of the pin material and/or a hardness X of a composition of the inner base layer are higher than a hardness of Y of a composition of the outer coating layer by about 1-40 HRC on Rockwell C scale (or 1-40 HRB on Rockwell B Scale).
  • a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 20% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). In an embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 30% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). In an embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 50% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). In an embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 70% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard).
  • a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 90% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). In an embodiment, a composition of the outer coating layer of the sleeve has an electrical conductivity that is about or higher than 100% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard).
  • the outer coating layer has a thickness of approximately between 3 microns ( ⁇ m) and 25 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, the outer coating layer has a thickness of approximately between 5 microns ( ⁇ m) and 20 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, the outer coating layer has a thickness of approximately between 3 microns ( ⁇ m) and 15 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, the outer coating layer has a thickness of approximately between 10 microns ( ⁇ m) and 25 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, the outer coating layer has a thickness of approximately between 10 microns ( ⁇ m) and 20 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, the outer coating layer has a thickness of approximately between 3 microns ( ⁇ m) and 10 microns ( ⁇ m).
  • the outer coating layer may be composed of material(s) selected from a group of relatively soft, i.e. high malleability or ductility, conductive, metallic materials which are known to be galvanically compatible to a composite structure. These materials include, but are not limited to, gold, silver, nickel, copper and tin. Other materials are various alloys, including alloys of gold, silver, nickel, copper and tin.
  • various metallic deformable coatings may be layered on the base material, for example, by way of electroplating, ion-vapor deposition, or using any other comparable technique which would allow the deformable coating to remain sufficiently attached to the base material during the placement of the conforming sleeve into a workpiece, for example into a drilled hole.
  • a composition of the deformable coatings of the present invention may consist of a combination of organic material and conductive fillers.
  • the organic material includes a family of polymers, such as epoxies
  • the conductive fillers includes metallic powders or non-conductive materials, such as carbon nano-tubes.
  • various organic based deformable coatings may be layered on the base material, for example, by way of spraying or using any other comparable technique which would allow the deformable organic based coating to remain sufficiently attached to the base material during the placement of the conforming sleeve into a workpiece, for example into a drilled hole.
  • compositions of the organic based deforming coatings may have a hardness Y that is about or less than 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale (or about 25 HRC on Rockwell C scale). In one embodiment, a composition of the organic based deforming coatings of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is about or less than 90 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the organic based deforming coatings of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 35 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the organic based deforming coatings of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is about or less than 80 HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • a composition of the organic based deforming coatings of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is about or less than 70 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the organic based deforming coatings of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 35 and 80 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the organic based deforming coatings of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 50 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale. In one embodiment, a composition of the organic based deforming coatings of the sleeve has a hardness of Y that is approximately between values of 60 and 100 HRB on Rockwell B scale.
  • compositions of the organic based deforming coatings may have a volume resistivity at 10V (ohm-m) that is approximately less than 10 3 ohm-m (measured, for example, in accordance with ASTM D257). In some embodiments, compositions of the organic based deforming coatings may have a volume resistivity at 10V (ohm-m) that is approximately less than 10 2 ohm-m. In some embodiments, compositions of the organic based deforming coatings may have a volume resistivity at 10V (ohm-m) that is approximately less than 10 ohm-m.
  • compositions of the organic based deforming coatings may have a volume resistivity at 10V (ohm-m) that is approximately less than 10 -3 ohm-m. In some embodiments, compositions of the organic based deforming coatings may have a volume resistivity at 10V (ohm-m) that is approximately between 1x10 -8 ohm-m and 4x10 -5 ohm-m.
  • a deformable outer coating layer of the conformable sleeve In an application that includes applying a sealant to an inner surface of a hole prior to an installation of a fastener, as a deformable outer coating layer of the conformable sleeve enters voids in an inner surface of the hole, it displaces the entrapped sealant.
  • the deformable coating of the conformable sleeve excavates excess entrapped sealant during installation of the fastener, while creating intimate electrical contact between the sleeve and the composite structure.
  • a reduced voltage drop across the interface is created, which, in turn, reduces the dielectric effect caused by the sealant. This minimizes or eliminates the possibility of arcing between the sleeve and the composite panel. In an embodiment, any arcing does not result in sparking.
  • Embodiments of the conforming sleeves provide excellent gap filling at both macro and micro levels and intimate contact between the sleeves and structures.
  • Embodiments of the conforming sleeves allow for more efficient current transfer from a fastener to an airplane panel.
  • Embodiments of the conforming sleeves are less sensitive to the hole quality and micro gaps.
  • Embodiments of the conforming sleeves reduce the amount of entrapped sealant between the sleeve and the panel.
  • Figs. 1 and 3 are photos of contacts between a sleeve of a conventional fastener and a composite structure.
  • An arrow points to the side walls of a slot receiving the fastener that have numerous uneven rough voids created during drilling a hole for the fastener.
  • Figs. 2 and 4 are micro level photos of the condition of the side walls of the slot of Figs. 1 and 3 , respectively.
  • the circles identify voids existing between the sleeve and a side wall of the slot.
  • Fig. 5 is a micro level photo of individual carbon fibers that fracture at irregular angles and form microscopic voids between a sleeve and a carbon fiber reinforced structure. These voids trap excess sealant, which inhibit intimate contact between the sleeve and the structure.
  • Fig. 6 is a macro level photo showing the conformance between an embodiment of a sleeve made in accordance with the invention and a side wall of the slot which receives the fastener.
  • the photo shows the sleeve's material to be filling imperfections that the side wall may have.
  • Figs. 7 and 8 are micro level photos of deformation of embodiments of the sleeve made in accordance with the invention.
  • the photos show intimate contact between the sleeve and individual carbon fibers as the sleeve deforms to fill the microscopic machining induced voids.
  • Fig. 9 shows an embodiment of the invention that includes a sleeve which was electroplated with a deformable, permanently fixed gold coating.
  • Fig. 10 shows an embodiment of the invention that includes a sleeve which was electroplated with a deformable, permanently fixed silver coating.
  • Fig. 11 shows an embodiment of the invention that includes a sleeve which was electroplated with a deformable, permanently fixed nickel coating.
  • Fig . 12 shows an embodiment of the invention that includes a sleeve with a deformable, permanently fixed aluminum coating which was layered using ion-vapor deposition.
  • Fig. 13 shows an embodiment of the invention that includes a sleeve which was sprayed on with a deformable, permanently fixed organic coating made with carbon nano-tubes.
  • Fig. 14 show photos of test results of accumulation of a sparking product and its effect on the side walls of a slot which receives a conventional fastener.
  • the top left photo shows rough, fractured side walls of the slot.
  • the top right and the bottom right photos show accumulation of the sparking product between side walls of the slot and the conventional sleeve.
  • Fig. 15 are photos of test results showing no accumulation of the sparking product on the side walls of a slot which receives the sleeve made in accordance with the invention.
  • the left photo shows, with an arrow, a side wall which has an even, smooth boundary as of result of having the fastener with the conforming sleeve to be installed into the slot and material from the sleeve's base material or from the sleeve's deformable coating to enter any voids that the side walls may have had.
  • Fig 16 is a micro level photo showing conformance between an embodiment of the fastener with the conforming sleeve and a side wall of a slot.
  • the photo shows how the sleeve's material or the sleeve's deformable coating conforms to individual carbon fibers -- fills voids created by breaks in individual carbon fibers.
  • Fig. 17 are photos of test results showing contrast in the condition of the side walls between a sleeve of a conventional fastener and an embodiment of a fastener with the conforming sleeve made in accordance with the present invention.
  • the top and bottom left photos show the condition when using the conventional fastener.
  • the top and bottom right photos show the condition -- filled voids in the side walls of the slot-- when using an embodiment of the fastener in accordance with the present invention.
  • Fig. 18 is a micro level photo made after lightning strike testing which shows the side wall of the slot when a regular, conventional A286 sleeve is used.
  • the photo shows the that this sleeve does not conform to the micro texture of the slot's composite structure.
  • the test further shows high arc density and intense arcing, corresponding to the location of residual sealant.
  • Fig . 19 is a micro level photo made after lightning strike testing which shows the side wall of the slot when the conforming sleeve of the present invention is used. The photo shows that with the conforming sleeve, there is low arc density, less intense electrical activity, and more fiber sleeve contact.
  • Table 1 shows results of direct attachment lightning strike tests made using conventional fasteners and embodiments of the conforming sleeve of the present invention. These tests were conducted with panels made of carbon fiber composite material (0.25" thick) and with fasteners of RXL type lockbolts (RXL4BC-VC08-08 pins, collars and sleeves.) Eighteen (18) fasteners were used per panel. Four (4) separate fasteners received lightning strikes per panel. Some of the tests were designed to re-create worst-case installation conditions, such as minimum grip installation and maximum hole size, i.e. minimum interference or contact. The tests were scored on pass / fail criteria based on no detection of light sources on the collar side of the specimen.
  • test results show that the conforming sleeve (A286 or 300 Series) minimized the sparking at the sleeve/structure interface, and that the conforming sleeves are more tolerable to machining induced texture.
  • Fig . 20 shows photos of direct attachment lightning strike tests performed on Panel I in Table 1, which corresponds to the fasteners with the conforming sleeves of the present invention.
  • the white dots represent a reference light, not an actual spark.
  • a lubricant in order to facilitate the movement of the core pin through the conforming sleeve, a lubricant may be used.
  • a lubricant is a substance (often a liquid) introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the friction between them, improving efficiency and reducing wear; a lubricant may also have the function of dissolving or transporting foreign particles and for distributing heat.
  • the lubricant may be a conductive solid film material/coating. In some embodiments, the lubricant based on the conductive solid film material descreases or eliminates the internal arcing between the pin and the sleeve.
  • the present invention provides for a conductive solid film material ("CSF") incorporating carbon nano-tubes ("CNTs”) ("the CSF-CNTs material”).
  • CSF conductive solid film material
  • CNTs carbon nano-tubes
  • Embodiments of the CSF materials typically have the following main ingredients: methyl ethyl ketone at a concentration of ⁇ 30-40%, phenolic resin at a concentration of ⁇ 5-10%, and ethyl alcohol at a concentration of ⁇ 30-40%.
  • the CSF material may exhibit fluid-like behavior.
  • the CSF may have low viscosity.
  • the CSF material may be used as a lubricant -- a substance (often a liquid) introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the friction between them, improving efficiency and reducing wear; a lubricant may also have the function of dissolving or transporting foreign particles and for distributing heat.
  • the CSF material may be used as a coating -- a covering that is applied to an object, usually with the aim of improving surface properties of a base material, usually referred to as a substrate.
  • a coating a covering that is applied to an object, usually with the aim of improving surface properties of a base material, usually referred to as a substrate.
  • Such surface properties may include, amongst others, appearance, adhesion, wetability, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and scratch.
  • the coatings may be applied as liquids, gases or solids.
  • the preferred CSF material would possess a low friction coefficient which would be substantially less than a friction coefficient of 1.
  • commercially available fastener coatings such as Incotec Corp.'s 8G Aluminum coating, Teclube coating, or any aluminum pigment coating, may be used as the CSF material.
  • the CNTs are carbon compounds with a nano diameter of about between 3 and 200 nm and may have a length-to-diameter ratio as large as 28,000,000:1.
  • the CNTs' length may be up to about 1.0 mm.
  • the CNTs may exhibit very good thermal conductivity along the tube, but good insulation laterally to the tube axis.
  • the CNTs may exhibit tensile strength which is around fifty (50) times higher than steel.
  • Certain CNTs may possess electric conductivity comparable to metallic or semi-conductive material, depending on the CNTs structure. Typically, the CNTs may have density of approximately 1.3 to 2 g/cm 3 .
  • the CNTs may be single-walled or multi-walled structures.
  • the CNTs may possess small quantity of impurities, such as metal and or amorphous carbon.
  • the CNTs are typically very resistant to oxidation and can even hold up against lengthy immersions in strong acids.
  • the CNTs are typically not considered acutely toxic, harmful to environment, or made from precious or limited supply precursors.
  • the CSF-CNTs materials are made using commercially available CNTs -- IGMWNTs 90wt% and IGMWNTs 90wt% COOH -- from Cheap Tubes, Inc. CNTs from other suppliers, for example Nanocyl, may be used.
  • the CSF-CNTs material is applied to a surface of an article by way of spraying or using any other comparable technique.
  • the CSF-CNTs material is deposited onto a surface of an article, when the article is maintained in an environment (e.g. CNTs' reach solution) that facilities the growth, and/or attachment, and/or deposition of CNTs (and other ingredients of a particular composition of the CSF-CNTs material) onto the surface.
  • the CNTs may be dispersed into a solvent with the addition of a small amount of surfactant-wetting agent that lowers the surface tension of a liquid, allowing easier spreading, and lower the interfacial tension between two liquids.
  • the CSF-CNTs material contains CNTs with a diameter between about 3 and 30 nm.
  • a sufficient amount of CNTs in the CSF-CNTs material may induce high conductivity of the CSF-CNTs material without substantial increase in stiffness of the CSF-CNTs material.
  • addition of CNTs significantly reduced or eliminated the need to use metal with high conductivity to achieve the same properties of the CSF-CNTs material without a substantial increase in stiffness in contrast to the stiffness property of the base CSF material.
  • Embodiments of the CSF-CNTs material with CNTs at a concentration of around 1% experience a reduction in resistivity from >10 12 ⁇ /square to ⁇ 10 5 ⁇ /square.
  • Embodiments of the CSF-CNTs material with some CNTs at a concentration of over 1% experience further reductions in resistivity to around 500 ⁇ /square.
  • Using embodiments of the CSF-CNTs material as an aerospace fastener coating provides, for example, fasteners with the desirable property of high conductivity with minimum or no metal particles.
  • the CNTs' size and low loading benefit the surface quality of the coating done with the CSF-CNTs material.
  • the CSF-CNTs material may typically contain CNTs at concentrations between 0.05 % and 30 % of a total weight of lubricant composition. In some embodiments, the CSF-CNTs material may typically contain CNTs at concentrations between 0.1 % and 10 % of a total weight of a lubricant composition. In some embodiments, the CSF-CNTs material may typically contain CNTs at concentrations between 1 % and 10 % of a total weight of a lubricant composition. In some embodiments, the CSF-CNTs material may typically contain CNTs at concentrations between 3 % and 15 % of a total weight of a lubricant composition.
  • compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a volume resistivity that is approximately less than 10 3 ohm-m (measured, for example, in accordance with ASTM D257). In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a volume resistivity that is approximately less than than 10 2 ohm-m. In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a volume resistivity that is approximately less than 10 ohm-m. In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a volume resistivity that is approximately less than 10 -3 ohm-m. In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a volume resistivity that is between 1x10 -8 ohm-m and 4x10 -5 ohm-m.
  • compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a friction coefficient that is approximately less than 0.12 ⁇ (measured, for example, on a Falex test machine). In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a friction coefficient that is approximately less than 0.10 ⁇ (measured, for example, on a Falex test machine). In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a friction coefficient that is approximately less than 0.2 ⁇ (measured, for example, on a Falex test machine). In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a friction coefficient that is approximately less than 0.3 ⁇ (measured, for example, on a Falex test machine).
  • compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a friction coefficient that is approximately less than 0.5 ⁇ (measured, for example, on a Falex test machine). In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a friction coefficient that is approximately less than 0.8 ⁇ (measured, for example, on a Falex test machine). In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a friction coefficient that is approximately between 0.04 ⁇ and 0.5 ⁇ (measured, for example, on a Falex test machine). In some embodiments, compositions of the CSF-CNTs material may have a friction coefficient that is approximately between 0.04 ⁇ and 1 ⁇ (measured, for example, on a Falex test machine).
  • the CSF-CNTs material's desirable properties may also include its simplicity -- e.g. a small number of ingredients and lack of special handling procedures.
  • Table 2 below compares some properties of an embodiment of the CSF-CNTs material based on the commercially available Teclube coating to the properties of Teclube coating itself.
  • Table 2 shows that an embodiment of the CSF-CNTs material, which contains 0.02% of CNTs, demonstrates substantially lower volume resistivity in contrast to the base Teclube coating.
  • Table 2 shows that adding CNTs did not substantially effect the fluidity, i.e., thickness, of Teclube coating with CNTs in contrast to Teclube coating without CNTs.
  • Table 2 Coating Thickness Type of spray Volume Resistivity @ 10V (ohm-m) Teclube 0.0006 inch Normal 2.02 X 10 E12 Teclube with 0.02% CNT 0.0005 inch Normal ⁇ 10 E3 (below equipment limitations)
  • This CSF-CNTs material may be used in variety of applications.
  • the CSF-CNTs material is used to coat aerospace fasteners.
  • An embodiment of the CSF-CNTs material possesses sufficiently high conductivity enough to provide at least partial protection from lightning strikes. High conductivity, especially near metallic fasteners, is typically necessary for directing large currents, such as those experienced in lightning strikes on airplane composite structures.
  • An embodiment of the CSF-CNTs material provides fasteners with qualities of high thermal conductivity, less weight, and strong resistance to oxidation.
  • CNTs typically have density around 2.0 g/cm 3 -- which is approximately one quarter of the density of typical metal particles or flakes that is generally more than 8 g/cm 3
  • using the CSF-CNTs material helps to reduce aerospace fastener coating weight and overall airplane weight.
  • using embodiments of the CSF-CNTs material as aerospace fastener coatings substantially enhances physical properties, including electric and thermal conductivity, reduce mass, toughness and durability at low concentrations of CNTs over concentrations of metals in conventional metal based conductive coatings.
  • the CSF-CNTs material is applied to the outside surface of the sleeve, which is exposed to the walls of a slot which receives the fastener. In some embodiments, the CSF-CNTs material is applied to both inside and outside surfaces of the sleeve. In some embodiments, the CSF-CNTs material is applied to both the surface of the pin and the interior surface of the sleeve. In some embodiments, the CSF-CNTs material is applied to the surface of the pin. In some embodiments, the CSF-CNTs material is applied to all surfaces of the sleeve and the pin.
  • benefits provided by having a layer of the CSF-CNTs material are obtained when the CSF-CNTs layer has a thickness between approximately 3 microns ( ⁇ m) and 25 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, benefits provided by having a layer of the CSF-CNTs material are obtained when the CSF-CNTs layer has a thickness between approximately 5 microns ( ⁇ m) and 20 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, benefits provided by having a layer of the CSF-CNTs material are obtained when the CSF-CNTs layer has a thickness between approximately 3 microns ( ⁇ m) and 15 microns ( ⁇ m).
  • benefits provided by having a layer of the CSF-CNTs material are obtained when the CSF-CNTs layer has a thickness between approximately 10 microns ( ⁇ m) and 25 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, benefits provided by having a layer of the CSF-CNTs material are obtained when the CSF-CNTs layer has a thickness between approximately 10 microns ( ⁇ m) and 20 microns ( ⁇ m). In some embodiments, benefits provided by having a layer of the CSF-CNTs material are obtained when the CSF-CNTs layer has a thickness between approximately 3 microns ( ⁇ m) and 10 microns ( ⁇ m).
  • Fig. 21 is a macro level photo of a conventional fastener sleeve without the CSF-CNTs coating after a lightning strike test, showing a severely damaged surface of the sleeve.
  • Fig. 22 is a macro level photo showing a hole in a gap between a sleeve of a conventional fastener and a wall of a slot which receives the fastener.
  • the CSF-CNTs coating may substantially fill this hole, preventing or decreasing chances of the lightning-induced sparking.
  • Fig. 23 is a graph showing how increasing the concentration (total weight %) of CNTs in some embodiments of the CSF-CNTs materially effects surface resistivity of those embodiments as coatings. The coating was applied onto a fiberglass substrate.
  • Fig. 24 is a graph showing how increasing the concentration (total weight %) of CNTs in an embodiment of the CSF-CNTs material effects volume resistivity of the embodiment.
  • the graph shows that for this particular embodiment, adding 0.050 % of CNTs produces the desirable drop in the volume resistivity.
  • the coating was applied onto a metal substrate.
  • Fig. 25 is a graph showing how increasing the concentration of CNTs in an embodiment of the CSF-CNTs material (Sample 1) effects the friction coefficient of the embodiment.
  • the graph shows that increasing the concentration of CNTs in this particular CSF-CNTs coating leads to a slow and gradual increase in friction coefficient. Measurement of the friction coefficient was conducted using a Falex testing machine at a load of 200 pounds.
  • Fig. 26 is a graph showing how high concentrations (total weight %) of CNTs in another embodiment of the CSF-CNTs material affect the friction coefficient of the embodiment.
  • the graph shows that increasing the concentration of CNTs in this particular CSF-CNTs coating leads to a consistent increase in friction coefficient. Measurement of the friction coefficient was conducted using a Falex testing machine at a load of 500 pounds.
  • Fig . 27 are macro level photos of the physical consistency of embodiments of the CSF-CNTs coatings having various concentrations (total weight %) of CNTs in them.
  • the top left photo shows the physical consistency of a CSF coating with no CNTs.
  • the bottom left photo shows the physical consistency of a CSF-CNTs coating containing 0.05% of CNTs in its body.
  • the top right photo shows the physical consistency of a CSF-CNTs coating containing 0.5% of CNTs in its body.
  • the bottom right photo shows the physical consistency of a CSF-CNTs coating containing 1% of CNTs in its body.
  • Fig. 28 are macro level photos of physical consistency of embodiments of the CSF-CNTs coatings having various concentrations (total weight %) of CNTs in them.
  • the top left photo taken at a lower magnification, shows the physical consistency of a CSF-CNTs coating containing 10% of CNTs in its body.
  • the top right photo taken at a higher resolution, shows the physical consistency of a CSF-CNTs coating containing 10% of CNTs in its body.
  • the bottom photo shows the physical consistency of a CSF-CNTs coating containing 5% of CNTs in its body.
  • Fig. 29 is a graph showing effects on surface conductivity (top-to-bottom, pink line) and friction coefficient (bottom-to-top, blue line) of embodiments of the CSF-CNTs material having various concentrations (total weight %) of CNTs.
  • concentrations of CNTs between about 0.05% to about 3.0% provides a desired increase in surface conductivity without substantial increase in the friction coefficient of the embodiments.

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  1. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon adapté pour être installé dans un trou d'une structure composite, comprenant:
    a) un manchon susceptible d'être conformé ayant une tête à une extrémité et une portion tubulaire, dans lequel la portion tubulaire a un diamètre intérieur et un diamètre extérieur, tels que le diamètre extérieur de la portion tubulaire est plus petit qu'un diamètre intérieur du trou de la structure composite, et dans lequel le manchon susceptible d'être conformé est constitué d'au moins un premier matériau ayant une dureté X; et
    b) un élément en forme de tige, dans lequel l'élément en forme de tige comprend au moins une tête à une extrémité, une portion de blocage à une extrémité opposée de la tête, et une portion de fût entre celles-ci, dans lequel la portion de fût, située au-dessous de la tête de la tige, a un diamètre plus grand que le diamètre intérieur de la portion tubulaire du manchon susceptible d'être conformé, et
    caractérisé en ce que
    l'élément en forme de tige est constitué d'au moins un second matériau ayant une dureté Y, telle que X est suffisamment inférieure à Y pour que, dans une position installée, au moins une portion dudit au moins un premier matériau du manchon susceptible d'être conformé se conforme à un contour d'une surface intérieure du trou de manière à créer un contact électrique continu au niveau d'une interface entre la surface intérieure du trou de la structure et le manchon susceptible d'être conformé,
    dans lequel sous une pression de la portion de fût de l'élément en forme de tige, le manchon susceptible d'être conformé est adapté à subir une expansion radiale sur la surface intérieure du trou et former un engagement à interférence entre le diamètre extérieur du manchon et le trou de la structure composite, de manière à constituer la position installée, et
    dans lequel, pour faciliter un mouvement de l'élément en forme de tige à travers le manchon susceptible d'être conformé, le dispositif de fixation comprend en outre un lubrifiant, ledit lubrifiant comprenant un matériau conducteur en film solide.
  2. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le matériau conducteur en film solide comprend des nanotubes en carbone à une concentration entre 0,05 à 30 % du poids total du matériau conducteur en film solide.
  3. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel X est inférieur à 100 HRB sur une échelle de Rockwell B.
  4. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel la surface intérieure du trou comporte un produit de scellement quand le dispositif de fixation est dans la position installée.
  5. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon adapté à être installé dans un trou d'une structure composite, comprenant:
    a) un manchon susceptible d'être conformé ayant une tête à une extrémité et une portion tubulaire, ladite portion tubulaire étant constituée d'une base intérieure et d'une couche de revêtement extérieure, dans lequel la portion tubulaire a un diamètre intérieur et un diamètre extérieur, tels que le diamètre extérieur de la portion tubulaire est plus petit qu'un diamètre intérieur du trou de la structure composite, dans lequel la couche de base intérieure est constituée d'au moins un premier matériau ayant une dureté X, et dans lequel la couche de revêtement extérieure est constituée d'au moins un second matériau ayant une dureté Y; et
    b) un élément en forme de tige, dans lequel l'élément en forme de tige comprend au moins une tête à une extrémité, une portion de blocage à une extrémité opposée à la tête, et une portion de fût entre celles-ci, dans lequel la portion de fût, située au-dessous de la tête de la tige, a un diamètre plus grand que le diamètre intérieur de la portion tubulaire du manchon susceptible d'être conformé, et dans lequel l'élément en forme de tige est constitué d'au moins un troisième matériau ayant une dureté Z,
    caractérisé en ce que
    Y est suffisamment plus petit que X, et Z est égal ou supérieur à X de sorte que, dans une position installée, au moins une portion de la couche de revêtement extérieure de la portion tubulaire se conforme à un contour d'une surface intérieure du trou de manière à créer un contact électrique continu au niveau d'une interface entre la surface intérieure du trou de la structure composite et le manchon susceptible d'être conformé, dans lequel, sous une pression depuis la portion de fût de l'élément en forme de tige, le manchon susceptible d'être conformé est adapté à subir une expansion radiale sur la surface intérieure du trou pour former un engagement à interférence entre le diamètre extérieur du manchon et le trou de la structure composite, de manière à constituer la position installée.
  6. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon la revendication 5, dans lequel la couche de revêtement extérieure est un revêtement solide fixe.
  7. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon la revendication 6, dans lequel le revêtement solide fixe comprend i) au moins un matériau organique et ii) au moins un matériau de remplissage conducteur.
  8. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon la revendication 6, dans lequel le revêtement solide fixe comprend un matériau en métal.
  9. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le matériau en métal comprend un ou plusieurs éléments métalliques choisis parmi un groupe comprenant argent, aluminium, or et nickel.
  10. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon l'une des revendications 5 à 9, dans lequel X est inférieur à 100 HRB sur une échelle Rockwell B.
  11. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon l'une des revendications 5 à 10, dans lequel la surface intérieure du trou comprend un produit de scellement quand le dispositif de fixation est dans la position installée.
  12. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon l'une des revendications 5 à 11, dans lequel, pour faciliter un mouvement de l'élément en forme de tige à travers le manchon susceptible d'être conformé, le dispositif de fixation comprend en outre un lubrifiant.
  13. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le lubrifiant comprend un matériau conducteur en film solide.
  14. Dispositif de fixation par interférence à manchon selon la revendication 13, dans lequel le matériau conducteur en film solide comprend des nanotubes de carbone sous une concentration entre 0,05 à 30 % d'un poids total du matériau conducteur en film solide.
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